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LAVENHAM ARTS SOCIETY: Monthly at Lavenham Village Hall. Demonstrations by professional artists. For membership information call 01787 269432 MONTHLY PARCHMENT CLASSES: Friendly group that meet at Gt Waldingfield every Second Saturday in the month with experienced tutor for all levels. Fee £10 per class from 12-4pm, materials supplied and tools available to use. Contact Christine Hutton 01787 311446 or email christine.hutton@hotmail.co.ukPAINT YOUR OWN CERAMIC WORKSHOPS: The Bridge Project, Bradbury Court, Gainsborough St. For dates & to book call 01787 313691SUDBURY & DISTRICT ART CLUB: Fridays at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Princes St, Sudbury at 7.30pm and welcomes anyone interested in painting/drawing/sketching. £2 per evening including refreshments, first visit free. During the year there is a summer programme where we encourage everyone to go out and paint local beauty spots and art demonstrations are held as well as outings to art galleries and exhibitions. For further details please call 01787 311210PRINT WORKSHOP: At Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury. A programme of taster days, summer courses, day and evening classes and tailor-made workshops for community and educational groups is designed to help both experienced artists and newcomers to printmaking develop a wide range of skills. Full details are available from Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 372958THE DRAWING ROOM in Sudbury, situated in a beautiful old granary overlooking the water meadows near the Mill Hotel. A facility run by professional artists open to everyone interested in drawing, both amateur and professional. Sessions and classes include, beginners drawing, after school drawing, life drawing and sketch Popup sessions, with a Drawing Room Soirée the first Friday of every month at 7pm. For more information including times and cost of classes tel: Clare Birks 07587 095054. Email: clare@birksholden.co.uk www.drawing-room.org

COTTAGE CRAFTS: The Jetty, Quay Lane, Sudbury. Wednesdays 10am-1pm. The programme may include: Drawing & painting, crochet, plastic canvas, embroidery, chair caning, tatting, knitting, patchwork & quilting, beaded jewellery, stick weaving, card making, spinning. The full programme is available from The Quay Theatre and the library. Cottage Crafts Fee per day: members £3, non members £3.50 Adult Workshop (No tutor): The room is available every Wednesday from 10am-1pm for anyone wishing to work on his/her own craft project. Fee per day: members £2, non members £2.50. Non members are welcome to attend any of the classes. Pre-booking essential. Further information from Betty Kotz Tel: 01787 311566ART CLASS: Thursdays 10am-12noon at the Scout & Guide Hut, Long Melford. We are a friendly group that welcomes painters of all abilities. Tuition and refreshments are available £3 per session. Tel: Erika 07799 884182BULMER STITCH AND SEW CLUB: We meet on 4th Tuesday in each month in Bulmer Village Hall. For only £1 per night come along and have a chat and sew or knit whatever your hobby is. Coffee and biscuits included. For details ring Jean 01787 476828 or Margaret 01787 312915CARD MAKING CLASSES: Mondays at Long Melford Old School. Small friendly groups with experienced tutor covering all aspects of card making. All this including tea and biscuits for £8 per session. Planned for the autumn term are scrapbooking classes. I am also your local Stampinup Agent. For further details contact Pauline on 01787 269273CORNARD QUILTERS: Patchwork and quilting for both beginners and experienced members. 1st & 3rd Monday evenings of the month at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. For information phone Kate Badrick 01787 378325GLEMSFORD ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY: Thursdays: Drawing, painting & calligraphy classes. 2-4pm, at Weavers Cottage, Post Office Lane, Glemsford. Tel: 01787 282191

Arts & crafts

THE FRONT cover of this issue of Events, taken at Brundon Mill, was kindly supplied by Andrew Clare. Andrew is a Sudbury based amateur photographer who specialises mainly in landscapes. Having always been interested in photography, he started producing an annual Christmas card for his own use about 11 years ago. This has led him to develop a range of Christmas and general greetings

cards which he takes to various local events and fairs. A selection are also available at Bookends in Gaol Lane in Sudbury.

Whilst every effort is made to provide correct information in Events, the publishers rely on the clubs and associations to inform them of up-dates and changes to their listing. The publishers cannot be held responsible for any changes that have taken place after the deadline date or for any errors in the information which has been given to them to be published in Events.

WISHING YOU a happy and healthy 2013. Sudbury & District Events is published quarterly by Total Media Marketing in association with Scott Dryden Graphic Design. The printed copy of Events is delivered by Royal Mail Door to Door into Sudbury and is also distributed to households in Great Cornard, Long Melford, Lavenham, Great Waldingfield, Acton, Glemsford and the surrounding areas. It is also available at the Tourist Information Centre, Libraries and selected shops, hotels, public houses, take-aways etc in the surrounding villages.

The digital version is available at www.events-sudbury.co.uk

To promote your business in Events contact Tony & Elaine on 01787 461824 or email mail@totalmediamarketing.co.uk

The deadline date for diary entries and club listings for the next issue, which represents the months of April, May, June to mid July 2013 is 1st February. Send to mail@totalmediamarketing.co.uk

HAPPY NEW YEAR

EXHIBITION AT GAINSBOROUGH’S HOUSE

January – February

Life and Laughter in the 18th Century

The exhibition looks at the work of Henry William Bunbury a caricaturist who was born and raised in Barton Hill, Suffolk.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

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The Quay TheatreA BRIEF LOOK AT WHAT’S ON AT THE QUAY THEATREThe Quay Winter programme is available from the Box OfficeQUAY THEATRE HISTORY SUNDAYS 7.30pm, 6th & 20th January, 3rd, 10th & 17th February, 17th March The welcome return of our ever popular history lectures featuring all your favourite speakers and an intriguing range of topics. Tickets £7. Book all 6 lectures for £36Thurs 10th January 10.30am FEMME FATALE’S IN FILM NOIR After our enjoyable introduction to Film Noir back in November this month we are going to look in particular at the Femme Fatales of Film NoirSat 12th January 7.30pm BARB JUNGR with the Stockport to Memphis Band Tickets £13, £12Sun 13th January 7.30pm Rock Around the Sixties THE NEW HONEYCOMBS Tickets £13. No ConcessionsFri 18th January 7.30pm OUT OF THE SHADOWS AND CHORALANTICS A choral evening brought to you by two exciting new groups with a unique and fresh approach to choral singing. Tickets £10, £9, £8Sat 19th January 7.30pm David Alacey’s Rat Pack Is Back! THE RAT PACK – AFTER HOURS! Tickets £15. No concessionsFri 25th January 7.30pm BAR EVENT BURNS NIGHT We invite you to join us when we once again address the haggis, sit down to a traditional Burns night supper and enjoy entertainment in character with the theme of the celebration. There is a maximum of 40 places available, so book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets £18 for 2 course meal and entertainment

Fri 1st February 7.30pm QUEEN II Queen II are the Queen tribute that provide a breath taking show at any venue. Tickets £15. No ConcessionsSat 2nd February 3pm WIDDERSHINS RUMPLESTILTSKIN See page 7 for detailsFri 8th February 7.30pm Jairo Barrull Company BARRULL, A FLAMENCO LEGACY Tickets £15. No ConcessionsSat 9th February 7.30pm VINCENT LAPIE TRIO The Vincent Lapie Trio consist of Vincent Lapie guitar/vocals Lincoln Grounds guitar and Tom Robinson percussions. Tickets £10, concessions £9, students £7Sat 16th February 7.30pm R.E.M UK Tickets £12, concessions £11Wed 20th February 7.30pm Vamos FINDING JOY A comic, anarchic, touching and heroic full mask adventure. Tickets £12, concessions £11Thurs 21st February 7.30pm ORDINARY DAYS MUSICAL Tickets £10, concessions £9, students £7Fri 22nd February 7.30pm CAUGHT ON CAMERA More historic photographs on the big screen from Sudbury Museum Trust collection. Tickets £6, concessions £5Tues 5th March 7.30pm Sudbury Dramatic Society presents “OUR TOWN” by Thornton Wilder Set against a backdrop of everyday life, “Our Town” follows the dreams and despairs, hopes and desires of ordinary folk at the beginning of the 20th century. Tickets £9, concessions £8. Tues only £7

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Fri 15th March 7.30pm THE FAB BEATLES The Fab Beatles are widely regarded as the ultimate tribute to The Beatles - see page 8.Sat 16th March 7.30pm Shazia Mirza CUCKOOLAND! Anyone can be anything, do anything and say anything. Who cares what anyone thinks you’re going to say it anyway! You have to be a bit deluded but some people are just living in Cuckooland! Tickets £12, concessions £11, students £10Fri 22nd March 7.30pm LANDERMASON Tickets £10, concessions £9Sat 23rd March 7.30pm Dyad Productions Presents FEMALE GOTHIC Tickets £11, concessions £10, students £7Tues 26th March 7.30pm EASTERN ANGLES Eastern Angles tell the story of a man who believes he is the ‘peasant poet’ John Clare. Tickets £11.50, concessions £10Sat 30th March 3pm STORYBOX The Sun, the Moon and Half a Chicken See page 7 for detailsFilm@TheQuay Tickets £5, friend £4.50 Wed 9th January 2pm & 7.30pm THE IMPOSTER (15) Wed 16th January 2pm & 7.30pm SAMSARA (15) Wed 23rd January 2pm & 7.30pm SHADOW DANCER (15) Wed 30th January 2pm & 7.30pm LAWLESS (18) Wed 6th February 2pm & 7pm ANNA KARENINA (2012) (12A) Visit www.quaytheatre.org.uk for Film@The Quay updates

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Playgroups & nurseriesM, Tu, W, Th, F. ACTON PLAYGROUP at Acton V.C. Primary School M, W, Th, F. 8.45am-11.45pm, M, Tu, W, Th, F. 12.30-3.30pm. Lunch club 11.45am– 12.30pm.(Sc.t.t) Ofsted outstanding inspected Feb 2011. We also run a holiday club during all school holidays, 8am-5pm for ages 2½-11 yrs. Tel: 01787 377089 ext 3M, Tu, Th, F. ALLSORTS PLAYGROUP, (Sc.t.t.) at Glemsford Village Hall 9-30am-12noon, Ages 2½-5 yrs. Ofsted registered, free early education places available. Tel: Tracy 01787 281645M, Tu, W, Th, F. ANGLIA SUNSHINE NURSERIES, 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Est, Sudbury. 3 mths-5 yrs, flexible sessions available between 7am and 6pm, 51 weeks of the year. Outstanding Ofsted 2010. Tel: Jaena Nabi 01787 371797 www.angliasunshinenurseries.co.ukW. BABIES, TODDLERS & MUMS-TO-BE GROUP. 9.30–11.30am (inc school hols) Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury. For Mums-to-be and under 5’s. £1.50 donation per family. Separate room for babies, large indoor space and outdoor space too! Arts & crafts, games and plenty of toys! Come and enjoy tea and biscuits and a chat.M, Tu, W, Th, F. BRAMBLEY HEDGE NURSERY SCHOOL, Church Rd, Bulmer. Am, pm & full day sessions. Ages 2½-5 yrs. Ofsted inspected. Tel: 01787 373735M, Tu, W, Th, F. CAVENDISH PRE-SCHOOL, Jubilee Room, Memorial Hall. Early Bird Club 8.30-9am, morning sessions 9am-12pm, afternoon sessions 12-3pm, Lunch Club 12-1.15 pm. (Sc.t.t.). Take children from the age of 2 yrs. Ofsted Inspected. Tel: Gill 01787 282579Tu, Th. CYGNETS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 9.30-11.30am at Grace Baptist Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury. Open all year. Ages 0-3 yrs welcome. Tel: Lynn Moult 01787 378532M, Tu, W, Th, F. FIRST FRIENDS PRE-SCHOOL NURSERY, Gt Waldingfield. Ages 2-5 yrs, Mon to Thurs 9am-3.30pm, Fridays 9am-1pm. Parent & Toddler Group Fri 1.30-3.30pm (Sc.t.t.). Ofsted Registered. Tel: Ann 07931 806329 / 01787 882473M, Tu, W, Th, F. GREAT CORNARD CROCUS EARLY YEARS CENTRE at Gt Cornard Upper School, 8am-6pm. 51 weeks per year. High quality care, learning & play for children 3 mths-5 yrs. Outstanding Ofsted report. Tel: Jo Hayes 01787 881122

M, Tu, W, Th, F. GLEMSFORD CP SCHOOL NURSERY, 9-11.30am (Sc.t.t.). Tel: 01787 283200M, Tu, W, Th, F. HARTEST PRE-SCHOOL, Hartest Pre-School site, 8.30am-3.30pm (Sc.t.t.). For children 2-4 yrs. Ofsted registered. Parent & toddler sessions at Hartest Institute on Mondays 9.30-11.30am during school term time. Tel: Yvonne Hamilton 01284 830860M, Tu, W, Th, F. LAVENHAM PRE-SCHOOL, Lavenham Primary School, 9.15am-12.15pm. Lunch club 12.15-1pm (Sc.t.t.) 2½-5 yrs. Ofsted inspected. Tel: 07532 024696M, Tu, W, Th, F. LAWSHALL PRE-SCHOOL, The Buttercup Building, All Saints School, Lawshall, 12.30-3pm (Sc.t.t.). Ofsted inspected. Tel: 01284 828223 Th. LITTLE ACORNS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 10am-12noon at Belchamp St Paul Community Hall. Open all year. Birth-5 yrs. Just turn up or Tel: 01787 237745W. LITTLE ANGELS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 9.30-11.30am at The Salvation Army, Station Rd, Sudbury. Tel: Teresa on 01787 310187M, Tu, W, Th, F. LONG MELFORD CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t) 8.45-11.45am. 3 yrs+. Tel: 01787 379929M, Tu, W, Th, F. LONG MELFORD PLAYGROUP, 9-15am-12noon (Sc.t.t.), Long Melford United Reformed Church. Ofsted registered. 2½-5 yrs Tel: Linda (term time) 01787 377525W. NCT BABY & TODDLER GROUP. All year (incl. school holidays) at St John’s Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury. 9.30-11.30am. For babies, bumps & toddlers. Everyone welcome. Tel: 0844 243 6148M, Tu, W, Th, F. PEBBLES PRE-SCHOOL, Foxearth Village Hall (Sc.t.t.) 9.15am-12.15pm or 9.15am-1.30pm. Ofsted Inspected Tel: Johann 01787 880675M, Tu, W, Th, F. POT KILN NURSERY, Butt Rd, Gt Cornard, 8.40-11.10am & 12.30-3pm. Registered funded places 3+. Tel: 01787 372107W. RAINBOW PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, St John’s Methodist Church, Sudbury, 9.30-11.30am (Sc.t.t.).M, Tu, W, Th, F. SPRINGFIELD PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY at The Terrapin, Tudor Primary, Sudbury. £6 a session (incl. a snack) PRE-SCHOOL 2-5yrs. 8.55-11.55am NURSERY 2-5yrs 12.05-3.05pm. Tel: 01787 311320

M, Tu, W, Th, F. STEPPING STONES PLAYGROUP (Sc.t.t.). All day childcare from 8am-3.15pm at The Cedars, Wells Hall Rd, Gt Cornard. Tel:01787 372524M, W. SUNSHINE PARENT & TODDLER GROUP, 10am-11.30am. Sudbury Baptist Church (Sc.t.t.). Tel: Mon group: Anne Gardner 01787 312346, Wed group: Jo Longhurst 07789 762066M, Tu, W, Th, F. ST GREGORY CEVC PRIMARY SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t.) 9am-12noon. Age 3-5 yrs. Ofsted Inspected. Government Funded places 3. Tel: 01787 372418M, Tu, W, Th, F. SUNFLOWERS CHILDCARE, The Cabin, Stone St, Boxford, 7.30am-6pm. We also run holiday clubs. For ages 2-12 years. Tel: 01787 211363M, Tu, W, Th. THE PLAYBOX NURSERY at St John’s Church Community Centre, York Rd, Sudbury. M, Tu, Th, 9.15-11.45am, Lunch Club 11.45am-12.30pm. M, Tu, W, Th, 12.30-3pm. Ages 3-5 yrs. Open during term time. Ofsted Outstanding. Government funding for 3 & 4 year olds. Tel: 01787 373185M, Tu, W, Th, F. WELLS HALL CP SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t.) 8.30-11.30am & 12.15-3pm. Tel: 01787 373489M, Tu, W, Th, F. WOODPECKERS NURSERY, Sudbury. For ages 0-5 yrs, 8am-6pm. Full or half day sessions. Free early education places. After school & holiday club for 5-12 yrs. Tel: 01787 377707M, Tu, W, Th, F. WOODHALL CP SCHOOL NURSERY, (Sc.t.t.) 8.30-11.30am and 12.30-3.30pm. Tel: 01787 373661M, Tu, W, Th, F. YORLEY BARN NURSERY SCHOOL at Yorley Farm, Upper Rd, Lt Cornard, (Sc.t.t.) 2-5 yrs, 8am-6pm. Breakfast club / nursery session / lunch club / nursery session. Holiday club for 2-8 yrs, 8am-6pm. Tel: 01787 227144 www.yorleybarnnursery.co.uk

GLEMSFORD LITTLE DRAGONS GROUP: Wednesdays, 3.30 - 4.15pm at Glemsford Methodist Church. Fun and confidence building introduction to Karate for 4-6 yrs. Tel: Vicki 07979 423954STORYTIME: Stories & rhymes for under 5’s with parent and carers. Every Thursday 9.45-10.15am at Sudbury Library. Free activity.SUDBURY TOY LIBRARY: (Sc,t,t) At The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard on the first Thursday of each month 9.30-11.30am. Open to anyone with children from birth to 5 yrs. Tel: Jenna 01787 888666

M - Monday, Tu - Tuesday, W - Wednesday, Th - Thursday, F - Friday, (Sc.t.t.) - School term time

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First Friends Pre School Established Nursery in Great Waldingfield

Bright and spacious with a large all weather outside play area.We offer a high staff to child ratio for children over 2 years old.

Non profit offering affordable childcare with fully qualified staff.

Funded and unfunded places

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Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3.30pm

Contact Ann Stone

07931 806329 01787 882473www.firstfriendspreschool.co.uk

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NATIONAL CHILDBIRTH TRUSTHALSTEAD AND SUDBURY BRANCH is run by local parents, we offer support, information and friendship to all new parents and parents-to-be. All our events are open to everyone – you do not have to be a member to come along. First aid courses for parents and carers: Covering child/infant CPR, choking, serious bleeding management, shock management, spinal injury management and burns. Run by NCT in conjunction with Meducate. Classes cost £18 or £30 for a couple and are held in Sudbury. Tel: 0844 243 6148 or Email: firstaid@halsteadnct.co.uk NCT Babies, Toddlers and Mums-to-be Groups: The groups are aimed at all parents who want to meet others in a child-friendly environment. We ask for a donation of £1.50 and the groups will continue running throughout the year, including school holidays. Refreshments and bickies included. St Johns Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury. Every Wednesday 9.30am–11.30am and Acorn Childrens Centre, Beridge Rd, Halstead. Every Monday 10am-12pm (except 4th Monday of each month).For information about any NCT services or social activities Tel: 0844 243 6148 Email info@halsteadnct.co.uk or visit www.nct.org.uk/halstead

WHAT’S ON AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARYBookstart: For pre-school children. All libraries in Suffolk run Bookstart related activities for pre-school children. Baby bounce: Soothing songs and gentle nursery rhymes for babies and their grown-ups. Storytime: Stories and more for young children accompanied by an adult. Tot Rock: Rhyme and rhythm, music, songs and action rhymes for toddlers with their parents and carers. www.suffolkcc.gov.uk/libraries

FREE SUNDAY ACTIVITIES & STORYTELLING for Children at Sudbury LibrarySUNDAY KIDS CLUB every Sunday from 10.30-12.00 children of all ages are welcome to come and join in the craft & storytelling activities held at Sudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury. Join our Rogues Gallery & receive a FREE GIFT for every 4 Sunday Activity sessions attended. ALL CHILDREN WELCOME - COME & JOIN IN! Contact Sudbury library on 01787 296000 for further information.

CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY CLUBSANGLIA SUNSHINE NURSERIES HOLIDAY CLUB: For 5-14 yrs. Open 8am-6pm. 8 Warner Way, Chilton Industrial Est, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 371797 www.angliasunshinenurseries.co.ukTHE HIDEOUT AT WOODPECKERS NURSERY: For 5-12 yrs 8am-6pm, meals included. Transport available if required. Fun, games & activities, outings, tennis coaching & more… Tel: 01787 377707 www.woodpeckers-nursery.co.uk

KINGFISHER LEISURE CENTRE KINGFISHER boasts a great fun leisure pool. Sessions include the waves, flumes, & inflatable for fun or Aqua aerobics or lane swimming in the six-lane 25m fitness area view the timetable at www.ssleisure.co.uk Swimming lessons available from 6 month to adult improvers. Little Kingfishers Play Centre Lots of fun, play and exploring in the fantastic four tiered soft play frame. Features include long & wavy slides, ball canyon, tunnels, rope swings and much, much more. Birthday Parties Make your child’s next birthday one to remember - Affordable parties from £8.95 per head. Book online. Visit www.littlekingfishers.co.uk for opening times and prices.

CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAY PARTIESAT SUDBURY SPORTS CENTREENJOY ONE OF OUR HOSTED PARTIES. Sit back, relax and enjoy your little one’s special day with them.The first hour of the party will be held in the chosen activity area, after which they can enjoy their party feast. Our healthy choice menu has a little something for everyone - hot or cold options.To round off the party, take part in a range of fun parachute and party games!From only £8.25 per childFurther details 01787 373132www.sudburysportscentre.co.uk

N:VISION@SPRINGLANDSCHILDREN’S CLUB sponsored by Churches Together for 5-11 year olds. Stories, quizzes, games, craftMondays 6-7.30 term time only. Woodhall School, Sudbury. For more details contact Chris Rowe 370844

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Saturday 2nd February 3pmWIDDERSHINS RUMPLESTILTSKINPoor Polly Buckwheat, the Miller’s daughter, is in a bit of a pickle! If she doesn’t turn a roomful of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn a bit nasty. But should she accept the kind help of an eccentric dwarf who mysteriously appears in her prison cell? Using its trademark puppets, music, storytelling and transforming sets, Widdershins aims to create gold on stage with this new version of the Grimm’s classic tale. Tickets £7.50, concessions £6.Saturday 30th March 3pmSTORYBOXTHE SUN, THE MOON AND HALF A CHICKENBased on a traditional Spanish tale, this magical and atmospheric show alsotells the story of The King Who Wanted To Touch The Moon, and Aesop’s fableof The Wind and the Sun. Storybox Theatre’s Rod Burnett uses his formidable skills as a storyteller and puppeteer to send magic tingling up the spines of children and adultsalike. Designed for primary school aged children (4-11) and adults. Please note that this performance is not suitable for children under 4. Tickets £7.50, children £6, family £24.

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What’s on - Sudbury & District THE FORTNIGHTLY TEA DANCERS At Delphi Sports & Social Club, Sudbury. 2-4.15pm. Admission £3, including draw ticket & refreshments. Wed 9th January: - Brian’s Music Wed 23rd January: - Strictly for Fun Wed 6th February: - Phil Waterman Wed 20th February: - Mr Music Wed 6th March: - Stan Batho Wed 20th March: - David Last We enjoy our dancing which supports Cancer Research UK. St Nicholas Hospice plus other good causes locally. For information Tel: 01787 319006CHARITY BINGO 2–3.30pm at the Delphi Sports & Social Club. Doors close at 1.30pm Mon 14th January Mon 11th February Mon 18th March Free admission, books £2, Flyer £1DELPHI SATURDAY DANCES 5th January: - Philip Randles 2nd February: - Howard & Chris Spurr 2nd March: - Robert & Wendy Tickets available on the door at £7 per person. Phone 01206 263189 for more details or email - delphidanceclub@googlemail.comFARMERS MARKETSLAVENHAM FARMERS MARKET, Sundays: 27th January, 24th February, 24th March In the Village Hall, 10am-1.30pm. Free entry & parking. Disabled access. Over 30 traders selling some of the regions very best, fresh, local produce. Come along, fill up your baskets, enjoy a bowl of homemade soup, a cup of coffee and a slice of cake in our fantastic café. www.lavenhamfarmersmarket.co.ukSUDBURY FARMERS MARKET, Fridays: 25th January, 22nd February, 29th March In St Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury. 9.30am-2pm. Every month the church is filled with a whole range of delicious, fresh produce and whether it has been brewed, baked, butchered or harvested nothing will have travelled further than 30 miles to be at the market and there is a café run by the Sudbury based charity, The Bridge Project Contact Justine Paul 07704 627973CRAFT FAIRS AT ST PETER’S Sat 9th February & Sat 16th March Join us at our imagine... Craft Fair at St Peter’s, Market Hill, Sudbury where we have a wide range of exciting and unusual gifts, many of which are not available in the shops, to include framed music and film memorabilia, vinyl clocks, jewellery, ceramics, designer children’s clothing, knitwear, cards and supplies and much much more… We are open from 9am to 4pm and offer free entry plus our own superb cafe.

JAZZ NIGHTS AT THE CHERRY TREE Knowl Green, Belchamp St Paul, CO10 7BY 01787 237653 8-10.30pm £8 Sun 6th January - Rebop Sun 20th January - Gilad Atzmon Sun 3rd February - Hannah Horton (saxes) Sun 17th February - Nigel Price Sun 3rd March - Josh Kemp Sun 17th March - Karen Sharp Sun 31st March - Emily Dankworth (voc) All with the Roger Odell Trio & Larraine Odell (voc) More info at www.jazz-nights.com.

QUAY FUNDRAISERS Open Music Night 7.30pm, Quay Theatre Bar, upstairs, the Quay Theatre, Quay Lane, Sudbury Sun 27th January Sun 24th February Sun 24th March All welcome, entry free. Bring your own voice, an instruments or just yourself! Further details www.quaytheatre.org.uk or call 01787 374745

SUDBURY FLOWER CLUB A new set of Contemporary Flower Arranging classes commence on the 14th February, 10am at The Stevenson Centre. For more information email brendagraham1@hotmail.com or telephone 01787 370032.

SUDBURY RAMBLERS offer a variety of walks, usually meeting on a Wednesdays and a Sundays for a 5-7 mile walk. Non-members are welcome to join us as our guests for a few of our led walks before joining the Ramblers. For the walks programme go to www.sudburyramblers.org.uk

THE RIVER STOUR TRUST is a registered charity (number 257806) led by volunteers who are dedicated to the restoration and conservation of the River Stour for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. One of our fundraising and awareness activities is the boat trips we offer at Sudbury, Flatford and Dedham from March/April until the end of October. Sun 10th March: (until Sat 30 March) Sudbury boat trips available. Bookings only - please call 01787 313199 Sun 31st March: (until end of October) Scheduled weekend boat trips commence at Sudbury, Flatford and Dedham. Easter Sun 31st March: (until end of October) - Granary Tea Room (Quay Lane, Sudbury) open on Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. More details at www.riverstourtrust.org or call 01787 313199

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What’s on - Sudbury & District JANUARYTues 8th & Tues 22nd January: SUDBURY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Tues 8th: ‘A Story of a 19th Century Sudbury Man’ Mr A Moore. Tues 22nd: ‘Route-Des-Grande-Alps’ Mr & Mrs J Beavan. Also a Cake Stall.

Tues 8th & Tues 22nd January: SUDBURY AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY. Tues 8th: Afternoon meeting 2pm at The Five Bells, Bures Rd, Gt Cornard. Tues 22nd: Films. 7.30pm at The Roman Catholic Church Hall, The Croft. Further details: 01787 469527.

Fri 25th January: SUDBURY SOCIETY Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury, 7.30pm. Film ‘Life in Sudbury 1986/7 January-June’ Admission: Members £2, visitors £3 www.sudburysociety.org.uk

Tues 29th January: North Hinckford CRAFTY (WO)men present “A yarn about yarn” Becky Poynter - yarnsmith. 2pm Bulmer Village Hall Church Road, Bulmer. Tickets £5 inc light refreshments. All proceeds to the Benefice of North Hinckford. Tickets from Liz: 01787 269935 /Becky: 01787 881620

FEBRUARYSat 2nd February: SUDBURY ON SHOW at the Town Hall & St Peter’s 9.30am-3pm. See advertisement on page 13 for more information.

Sun 3rd February: LONG MELFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TABLE SALE at Long Melford Old School, 8.30am-12.30pm. Over 50 tables, refreshments available. Admission 30p, children free. Tel: 01787 375549

Tues 5th & Tues 19th February: SUDBURY AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY Tues 5th: Afternoon Meeting 2pm at The Five Bells, Bures Rd, Gt Cornard. Tues 19th: ‘Miscellany’ Peter Burn & ’After I was born’ Mike Bennett. 7.30pm at The Roman Catholic Church Hall, The Croft. Further details: 01787 469527.

Tues 12th & Tues 26th February: SUDBURY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Tues 12th: ‘The Trek of the Great Wall of China’ Miss S Wordley & Miss S Whitterger Tues 26th: ‘The Journal of a Poor Suffolk Woodman’ Mr P Wright

Fri 22nd February: SUDBURY SOCIETY Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury, 7.30pm. Film ‘Life in Sudbury 1986/7 July-December’ Admission: Members £2, visitors £3 www.sudburysociety.org.uk

MARCHSat 2nd March: HANDMADE CONTEMPORARY SPRING CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR 10am-4pm at the Queens Hall, Halstead CO9 2BY. There will be 25 makers offering a wide array of the latest fresh and innovative handmade items to suit all pockets. Free entry. Refreshments available.Sun 3rd March: LONG MELFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TABLE SALE at Long Melford Old School, 8.30am-12.30pm. Over 50 tables, refreshments available. Admission 30p, children free. Tel: 01787 375549Tues 5th, 19th & Wed 27th March: SUDBURY AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY. Tues 5th: Competitions, informal evening with auction viewing Tues 19th: Colchester PS visits with displays. Wed 27th: Annual Dinner Further details: 01787 469527Tues 12th & Tues 26th March: SUDBURY & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, St John’s Methodist Church Hall, York Rd, Sudbury at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome. Tues 12: ‘Malaysia’ Mrs B Hardwicke. Also a Bring & Buy and Refreshments Tues 26th: ‘Restoring a Cottage Garden’ Mr R Tibbs.Thurs 14th March: SUDBURY FLOWER CLUB Flower Demonstration with Vicki Hease “Treasured Moments” Council Chambers, Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Admission £5 on the door. Sun 17th March: SOCIAL TEA DANCE 2.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Castle Hedingham Call 07939 174 854 for more details.Fri 22nd March: SUDBURY SOCIETY, Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury 7.30pm AGM followed by an illustrated talk “O brave new world?” by David Burnett on the impact of late 20th century redevelopments in Sudbury. Admission: Members £2, visitors £3 www.sudburysociety.org.uk

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2470 (SUDBURY) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS: Monday & Thursday evenings. Activities include flying, gliding, adventure training Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, overseas camps and lots more. Open to boys and girls aged 13-18. Tel: Squadron Leader Graham Deere 01787 227451 or Flt Lt Ralph Appleby 01206 3950371ST ACTON RAINBOW UNIT (GIRL GUIDING UK): Includes 5-7 yrs girls from Acton, Gt & Lt Waldingfield, Glemsford & Long Melford. Tel: Caroline Davies 01787 3784601ST ACTON & WALDINGFIELD BROWNIES: (7-10 yrs) Tuesdays 6-7.15pm at Acton Primary School. Tel: 01787 3745761ST CORNARD & SUDBURY GUIDES: Girls 10-15 yrs Thursdays, Old Wells Hall School, 7.30-9pm. Tel: Toni Ellis 01787 310385 / Julie Wood 01787 3761041ST CORNARD SCOUT GROUP: Scout HQ, The Old Village Hall, Gt Cornard. Mondays: Scouts (10-14 yrs), 7-9pm. Wednesdays: Cubs (8-10 yrs), 6.30-8pm. Thursdays: Beavers (5¾-8 yrs), 6–7pm. Boys & girls in all sections. Tel: Stewart Sheridan 01787 3712681ST GREAT CORNARD BROWNIES: Girls 7-10 yrs. Thursdays at Old Wells Hall School 5.45-7.15pm.1ST LAVENHAM BEAVERS: Fridays 6.15-7.45pm. Lavenham Village Hall. Boys and girls 6- 8 yrs. Tel: 01787 2479641ST LAVENHAM CUBS: Fridays 6.30-7.45pm. Meet at Lavenham Village Hall. Boys and girls 8-10 yrs. Tel: 07885 4363691ST LAVENHAM SCOUTS: Fridays 7.45-9pm. Meet at Lavenham Village Hall. Boys and girls 11-14 yrs. Tel: 07885 4363691ST LONG MELFORD BROWNIES: Girls 7-10 yrs. Long Melford Scout Hut. Tuesdays 6.15-7.45pm. Tel: Maureen Creek 01787 3104431ST LONG MELFORD BEAVERS: Fridays 6-7.15pm. Boys & Girls 6-8 yrs. Tel: 01787 3706861ST LONG MELFORD CUBS: Mondays 6.30-8pm. Boys & Girls 8-10½ yrs. Tel: 07728 577171ST LONG MELFORD EXPLORERS: Tuesdays 7.30-9pm. Boys & Girls 14-18 yrs. Tel: 01787 4641211ST LONG MELFORD GUIDES: Girls from 10 yrs. Long Melford Scout Hut. Wednesdays 7-8.30pm. Tel: Lynne Windsor 01787 881409.1ST LONG MELFORD SCOUTS: Thursdays 7-9pm. Boys & Girls 10½-14 yrs. Tel: 01787 464355 www.longmelfordscoutsandguides.co.uk2ND GREAT CORNARD BROWNIES: Mondays at Old Wells Hall School 6-7.30pm. Tel: 07765 5543422ND SUDBURY GUIDES: Girls aged 10-14 yrs. We meet on Tuesdays. Tel: Margaret on 07515 4616633RD SUDBURY SCOUT GROUP: 01787 880687 (meeting times only). Mondays: ‘C’ Pack Cubs, 6-7.30pm. Tel: 01787 880195. Scouts 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: 01787 282490 Tuesdays: ‘D’ Pack Cubs, 6.30-8pm. Tel: 01787 464230. Boys & Girls welcome. Wednesdays: Beavers, 5.30-7pm. Tel: 01787 371846. Thursdays: Sea Scouts, 7-9.30pm. Tel: 07980 802213 Fridays: Explorers, 8-10pm. Tel: 07748 265211GLEMSFORD BROWNIES: 7-10 yrs. 6-7.30pm Thursdays in the Old School Hall. Tel: Linda 01787 248210ACTON BINGO CLUB: Acton Village Hall Thursdays 1-2.30pm. Relaxed & friendly. All welcome. Tel: Nicola Sawyer 01787 374095AMERICAN LINE DANCING JT STEPPERS: Mondays at Gt Cornard Stevenson Centre, 7.30-9pm. Tuesdays at Newton Green Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. Beginners welcome. Thursdays at Gt Cornard Stevenson Centre, 7.30-9pm. Instructor Jean Tomkins Tel: 01787 377343 Email: jt.steppers@talktalk.net

AVOCETS: A club for disabled people who meet at the Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Sudbury, every Sunday evening from 6.30-7.30pm. We organise swimming galas at the Kingfisher and invite other disabled groups to compete. We also take part in other club’s galas. On the last Thursday in every month our members attend the Sudbury ten pin bowling alley where, for a small fee, they bowl and have a meal. New members welcome. Tel: Steve Macey on 01473 411847 or Alan Cecil on 01787 371704BABERGH ATHLETICS CLUB: Mondays 5-6pm at Sudbury Sports Centre, Sudbury Upper School. Ages 7-15 yrs. All abilities, able & disabled welcome. All enquiries to Vikki or Lee 01787 315620 or Email: babergh_athletics@live.co.ukBADMINTON: Gt Cornard Sports Centre. Fridays: Ladies Friendly Group, 9-10am. Beginners/improvers welcome. Tel: Ann 01787 374454 Thursdays: 8-9pm. Improvers, M & F. Non-competitive. Tel: Brenda 01787 376957BELLY DANCE SUDBURY: Enjoy dancing without all the sweat, the very best in toning and slimming. Details of classes tel: Lorraine 07807 635198BRIDGE CLUB: Tuesdays 2-4pm at the Scout and Guide Hut, Long Melford. Tel: 01787 378039BRIDGE (SOCIAL): Wednesday evenings at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury. All welcome. Tel: 07980 916334CORNARD BOWLS CLUB: Outdoor bowls till mid September. Winter Carpet Bowling one evening, two afternoons. Tel: J Hill 01787 310268D.A.S.H. - DISABLED AND SELF HELP: For physically handicapped people 16-65. Tuesdays & Thursdays at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard, 9am-1.30pm. Drop in any time.DELPHI BALLROOM DANCE CLUB: Mondays: new beginners class, plus ballroom pratice. Thursdays: Intermediate & improvers. All abilities welcome, couples & over 16s only. Tel: Sue 01787 227876 or Val 01787 376784.DOG SENSE: Pet dog training and behaviour management. Puppy socialisation and obedience training in Glemsford Village Hall on Wednesday evenings. Ring Jan on 01787 379556 or 07930 624221 to enrol or for advice.EASTERN ACADEMY: Youth Marching Band for children from 5 yrs. Wednesdays at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Mark Jeffrey (Corps Director) 07531 660184EDEN’S PROJECT: For 13-17 yrs at 45 Gainsborough St, Sudbury. Giant video screen, Playstation’s, music, pool, 2 cafe bars. Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-6pm, Fridays 7.30-10pm, Saturdays 7.30-10pm. Tel: 01787 375247EUROPEAN FOLK DANCE (FRIENDSHIP DANCERS): Beginners welcome Wednesdays at Long Melford Old School 7.30-9.30pm. Tel: Robin 01787 269613EXERCISE CLASSES: Long Melford Village Hall. Tuesdays: Cardio + conditioning 10-11am, Stretch & relax 11-11.30am Thursdays: Total body conditioning 10-11am. Suitable for all. Beginners welcome. Tel: Sue 01787 376171 for details.EXERCISE TO MUSIC CLASSES: Long Melford Village Hall. Tuesdays 10-11am. Suitable for all, beginners welcome. Tel: Sue 01787 376171 FREE2DANCE PRESENTS DANCERCISE: Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm at the Quay Theatre, Sudbury. Thursdays 8-9pm at Gt Cornard Sports Centre. Beginners welcome. Tel: Chantell 01787 242039KUNG FU: At Cornard Rugby Club, Spicers Way Kung Fu CYK Style: Sundays & Tuesdays 7.30-9pm, Thursdays 8-9.30pm. Kids Kung Fu - Tough Tigers: Tuesdays 6.15–7.15pm. TAI CHI – CYK Tai Chi Chuan: Thursdays 7-8pm. Qualified Instructors recognised by the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts. First lesson FREE. 07815 412338. www.cykkungfu.com

GLEMSFORD LUNCH/SOCIAL CLUB: For elderly & people living alone. Thursdays 12noon-2pm in the Old School Hall. New members welcome. Tel: Linda Pease 01787 284210GT CORNARD S.E.F.K.A. KARATE CLUB: Wednesdays at Gt Cornard Sports Centre. Juniors (7-15 yrs) 7-8pm, Seniors 8-9.30pm.Tel: 01787 312427 / 371131ICENI DIVORCED & SEPARATED CLUB: For the over 30’s. Meet Mondays in Sudbury 8pm. Details Tel: Tony 07717 723434KUGB SHOTOKAN KARATE: Wednesdays & Sundays at the Delphi Social Club, Sudbury. Beginners & experienced all welcome. Tel: Tony 01787 315882 / 07810 024704KUK SOOL WON OF SUDBURY: Traditional Korean martial arts, Tuesdays 6-9pm at Sudbury Upper School Sports Centre. Sundays 5.30-7.30pm at the Kingfisher, Sudbury. New beginners welcome. Tel: 07751 932408LE ROCK JIVE DANCING CLASSES: Wednesdays 7.45pm in Jetty Studio, Quay Theatre, Sudbury. No partner needed. Just turn up. Tel: Vanessa Tatum 01787 370142LONG MELFORD FILLIES GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB are looking for new players aged 10 upwards. We train Tuesday 6-7.30pm, F.A. qualified, CRB checked coach. Stoneylands, New Rd, Long Melford. Please contact Emily on 01787 282844 / 07940 9832519LONG MELFORD OVER 60’S CLUB: Mondays 2-4.15pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Cordell Rd, Long Melford. Tel: 01787 881346 / 379637 / 880170LONG MELFORD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB: Cordell Rd, Long Melford from 7.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday. Music every Saturday night. Bingo on Tuesday & Sunday at 8pm.LONG MELFORD SILVER BAND: Long Melford Old School on Wednesdays 7.30pm. New members welcome. Tel: 01787 379820R.A.F. ASSOCIATION SUDBURY: Thursdays at the Delphi Club, Sudbury, 7.30pm. Informal Social Evening, with licensed bar. Ex-servicemen and families welcome.RAOB (THE BUFFS) GAMBART LODGE: Tuesdays 11.30am at The Conservative Club, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 372424RAOB (THE BUFFS) VICTORY LODGE: Alternate Fridays 8pm at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Telephone for dates: 07817 178631R&B’s SCHOOL OF DANCE: Street Dance & Freestyle Wednesdays at Cornard Sports Centre 5-6pm. Ages 5 yrs & above including over 18’s. Tel: Ric 07837 449460ROSEMARY CONLEY DIET & FITNESS CLUBS: At Delphi Diesel Systems Social Club, Tuesdays 6pm & Thursdays 10am. For more details Tel: Karen 01787 238233ROTARY CLUB OF SUDBURY: Mondays 12.30 for 1pm, Mill Hotel, Sudbury. For information Tel: Secretary 01787 378162 / 07787 470876SALVATION ARMY: Station Rd, Sudbury. Sunday Worship Services: 10.30am. Monday & Friday: Day Care Centre 9.45am-2.45pm (by arrangement please tel: 01787 310187) Tuesday: CAMEO club (open to all) 2-3.30pm. Wednesday: Little Angels (Parent & Toddlers) 9.30-11.30am. Thursday: Bill Booths Coffee Shop 9.30am-12noon. Tel: Corps Officers on 01787 310187 / 376630SALVATION ARMY: The Common, Lavenham. Sunday: Meeting at 10.30am. Monday: Lunch Club for over 55’s 12.30pm. Must be pre-booked. Ladies Fellowship (Keep Fit) 2nd & 4th of month at 7.30pm. Tuesday: Parent & Toddlers 2.30-3.30pm, term time only. Wednesday: Home League (Ladies Meeting) 2.30pm. Tel: Corps Officer 01787 247712SLIMMING WORLD: Mondays: Long Melford. Tel: Ivy 01787 370892 Tuesdays: Sudbury 10am & 6pm Tel: Yvonne 01787 210056, 5.30-7.30pm Tel: Amanda 01787 464186

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Sudbury Boat Trips 2013From March/April, until the end of October, on Saturdays and Sundays we offer a scheduled return lunch cruise to the Henny Swan departing at 11am from The Granary (Quay Lane, Sudbury) for Midday lunch at The Henny Swan before re-boarding the boat at 2pm for the return trip (£12.50 adult fare, £7 child fare). We also offer 40 minute return trips at 12.15pm or 1.15pm whilst at The Henny Swan (£5 adult fare, £3 child fare).On Sundays, we run half hour return trips from The Granary Tea Room (Quay Lane, Sudbury) during the day from 11am. There is no pre-booking and the boats run as and when there are passengers (£5 adult fare, £3 child fare).More details at www.riverstourtrust.org or call 01787 313199

Listed below are the courses which will be available in the Sudbury area from January 2013

Computing Flexible IT (Q) Absolute Beginners Internet & Email Build a Website Digital Photography/Photoshop Computerised Accounts(Q) Languages French Spanish Italian English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Fitness Yoga Pilates Legs Bums & Tums Keep Fit 50+ Accounting Manual Bookkeeping Level 1 & 2(Q) Computerised Accounting Level 1 & 2(Q) (Q signifies qualification)

Creative Sugarcraft Jewellery making Patchwork Dressmaking Flower Arranging Interior Design Art Drawing Watercolour Botanical Illustration General Assertiveness Counselling First Aid Homeopathy Massage for Partners Employability* ICT for Employment Interview Skills Job Application * Conditions apply National Careers Service (careers and skills advice) For more information on any of the above courses please call into the Learning

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ST JOHN AMBULANCE (CADETS): Mondays: 6.30-7.30pm at The Fire Station House, Sudbury Fire Station, Gainsborough St, Sudbury. Tel: 01787 373488ST JOHN AMBULANCE (ADULT DIVISION): Mondays 8-10pm, The Fire Station House, Sudbury Fire Station, Gainsborough St, Sudbury. Tel: Karen Partridge 01787 310868‘STRICTLY’ STYLE DANCE-A-CISE: Gt Waldingfield Village Hall, Tuesday 6.15 and 7.20pm. No partners, suitable for any age and ability. Tel: Janet 07506 350455SUCCESS AFTER STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every Tuesday & Friday at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Speech & language, physio, social events, maths, art, swimming - to re-build confidence and life skills. Tel: Val Scott 01473 829271 or Viv Bourne 01787 212233 for further details.SUDBURY CHESS CLUB: Tuesdays at the Hare Public House, Long Melford, 7.30pm. Tel: Robert Sanders 07757 603421SUDBURY CHORAL SOCIETY: Mondays, Rehearsals at Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury 7.30-9.30pm. New voices warmly welcomed. Tel: Liz Webber 01787 375258SUDBURY CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH: Sunday Service 3pm at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Tel: C Henderson 01787 312872 followed by SUDBURY & ESSEX HEALERS at 4.30pm. No charge for healing. Donations accepted. Tel: Clara 01787 312872SUDBURY & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB: Small, friendly club of amateur photographers, covering a wide range of abilities and experiences. We meet regularly through the winter months at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury. New members very welcome. Tel:01787 372505 (Trevor Green - Secretary) www.sudburycameraclub.co.ukSUDBURY CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB: Fridays at the Christopher Centre, Gainsborough St, Sudbury 7.15 for 7.30pm. Guests welcome as pairs Tel: 01787 280539SUDBURY DRAMATIC SOCIETY: Rehearsals at the Quay Theatre, Sudbury, Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.30pm. Sundays 2.30pm. Plays cast by open audition. New actors & backstage crew welcome. Tel: 01787 374745SUDBURY GYMNASTICS CLUB: Monday to Friday 3-8pm. Saturday 9am-2pm. Boys and girls all ages & abilities. Tel: 01787 373967 after 3pm.SUDBURY HOCKEY CLUB: Now recruiting both senior & junior members. Please visit the website for more details : www.shc.org.uk Twitter: @SudburyHC Email: contact@shc.org.ukSUDBURY INDOOR & OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB: New members, novices or experienced bowlers are welcome. Tel: 01787 477086SUDBURY JOGGERS: Wednesdays outside the Kingfisher Leisure Centre 7pm. Tel: Jonathan 01787 880796SUDBURY LIFE SAVING CLUB: Sundays at The Kingfisher. 7.30-8.30pm. Tel: Steph 01787 247013SUDBURY MODEL RAILWAY CLUB: Fridays at Lt Cornard Village Hall 7.30-10pm. If you are interested in model railways give us a look. Tel: Peter 01787 371758 www.sudburymrc.org.ukSUDBURY MMA: Training-the sport of the UFC. Safe and effective training sessions in this the worlds fastest growing and most exciting combat style. Monday nights at Mwah Health and fitness studio, Chilton Industrial Est, 6.30-8pm. For more details ring Darren on 01787 282231SUDBURY MUSICALS SOCIETY: Rehearsals at The Quay Theatre, Sudbury. Mondays & Wednesdays 7.30pm. New members always welcome for on and backstage. Tel: 01787 378870. Email: info@sudburymusicals.orgSUDBURY SALSA: Mondays at Eastons Station Lounge, Sudbury. Free classes for beginners, 8pm. Tel: 07834 464231 Email: info@sudburysalsa.co.ukSUDBURY SCUBA CLUB: Training courses & try dives at The Kingfisher, Sudbury. Wednesday 9-10.30pm. Tel: 07787 522884 www.sudburyscuba.org

SUDBURY S.E.F.K.A. KARATE CLUB ASSOCIATION HOMBU: Sudbury Sports Centre. Mondays: Juniors (6-16 yrs) 6-7pm. Seniors (16 plus) 8-9pm. Thursdays: Juniors (6-16 yrs) 7-8pm. Seniors (16 plus) 8.30-10pm. Tel: 01787 312427 / 01787 371131SUDBURY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Thursdays, rehearsal at Woodhall Primary School 7.30-9.30pm. New player/members welcome. Tel: Francis on 01787 469282 Email:enquiries@sudburysymphonyorchestra.comSUDBURY & DISTRICT SWIMMING CLUB (SUDBURY STORMS): Kingfisher Leisure Centre, adult & junior competitive club from 7 yrs & above, who have reached level 8 swim school (or equivalent). Sessions Wed, Thur, Fri & Sun. More information Tel: 01787 310120 / 379032SUDBURY TENNIS CLUB: Quay Lane, Mondays & Thursdays 6.30-10pm, Sundays 10.30am-1pm. Tuesdays junior & adult coaching. Tel: 07525 464239 www.sudbury-tennisclub.co.ukSUDBURY WADO KAI KARATE CLUB: Wednesdays at Long Melford Village Hall 6.30-8pm. All ages 7 yrs & over. Tel: 01787 378914SUDBURY & DISTRICT WAR GAMES CLUB: Fridays at Newton Green Village Hall, 7pmSUFFOLK ARMY CADET FORCE: 13-18 yrs. Activities include canoeing, field-craft, flying, rock-climbing, sailing. Full Duke of Edinburgh training. Tel: 01284 755873TARGET SHOOTING .22lr-.455”: 25m & 50m open air range 5 miles north of Sudbury. Tel: 07951711339 www.10thsuffolkshootingclub.co.ukTENSHO DOJO (IAIDO, KENBU, SENBU): Wednesdays 7.30-10pm. Sundays 9.45-12.15pm at Sudbury Upper School Dance Studio. Tel: 01787 371725 or 07904 167642THE QUAY SCHOOL OF THEATRE DANCE: Tuesday to Friday evenings, Saturday all day. Classes in Sudbury & Long Melford. Ballet, Tap, Modern/Jazz , Street Dance classes for children. Adult Tap & Modern/Jazz classes Weds & Thurs evenings & Fri mornings. Street Dance Classes now offered incl boys only sessions. Children accepted from 3 years All abilities. Tel: Marie Morris 01359 271057THE TRINITY SINGERS: Rehearsals Mondays at The Old School, Long Melford 7.30-9pm (at The Old School Jan to May). New voices welcome. No audition. Tel: Sue 01787 319850. Concerts May, Oct & Dec.TUDOR ARCHERS: Mondays 7.30-10.30pm at Sudbury Sports Centre, Tudor Rd. Tel: Andy Cunnah 01787 375546 www.tudor-archers.co.ukUPBEAT HEART SUPPORT (WEST SUFFOLK): Tuesdays 9.15am-12.30pm at The Delphi Centre, Sudbury. Open to heart patients & partner/carer. Exercise class £2.50 or drop in for a coffee 50p. For details Tel: 01787 376920 or 01787 376723WEIGHT WATCHERS: For classes & venues Tel: 08457 123 000WU STYLE TAI CHI: Mondays 2-4pm at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury. Tuesdays 7-9pm at Mount Bures Village Hall. Thursdays 3-4pm at Hanover House, Sudbury. Fridays 7-9pm at Mount Bures Village Hall. Free class Sunday mornings for members. Tel: Michael J Brown 01787 311571YOGA BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES: Tuesdays 7-8.30pm. Pebmarsh New Village Hall. Tel: 01787 269985YOGA: Tuesday at Long Melford Old School House, beginners 6pm, experienced 7.30pm. Wednesday 10.30am at Cavendish Memorial Hall. Tel: Kari Knight 01787319579YOGA, MEDITATION AND RELAXATION CLASS. The Granary, Sudbury. Wednesday 7-8:30pm. Taught by certified BWY Teacher. Tel: 01787 269985 or email daphnemw@talktalk.net for more information. YOGA, PRANAYAMA & RELAXATION: Tuesday 7.30pm at Assington Village Hall. A mixed ability class. Tel: Linda Leighton 01206 263250 / 07790 171050 Email: lindaleighton@talktalk.net

Monthly clubsACTON GARDEN CLUB: 2nd Thursday at Acton Village Hall. Tel: Susan Chaplin 01787 310003AGLOW INTERNATIONAL SUDBURY GROUP: 1st Saturday 10am-12.30pm at Delphi Social Club, Sudbury. Ladies be assured of a warm welcome. Interested to find out more. Tel: Gill 01787 371867ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY WEST SUFFOLK BRANCH: 1st Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm at Friends Meeting House, Friars St, Sudbury. The aim is to provide support & information for carers of people with dementia. Tel: 01284 766433BREATHE EASY Sudbury: 1st Wednesday from 2-4pm at the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. It aims to provide information and support in a social setting and is open to anyone affected by any lung condition, including friends, family and carers. There is a speaker at every meeting, and time for refreshments. Tel: 020 7688 5585 / 07971 290666BULMER FOLK DANCE CLUB: 2nd & 4th Mondays, September to end of June at Bulmer Village Hall 8pm. Tel: 01787 375935BUT YOU DON’T LOOK ILL: Cheerful support for anyone with a hidden illness. At the Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard on the 2nd Thursday. Drop in 1-3pm, £1 towards hire charge. Tel: 07950436584 or Email: bydlisuffolk@gmail.comCLUB THEO, TO HELP EACH OTHER: 2nd & 4th Fridays 7.30pm in the Drawing Room of The Mill Hotel, Sudbury. A social support club for those who have been made single by bereavement. Tel: 01787 376943 / 01787 375584CORNARDS & CHILTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm at the Stevenson Centre.CORNUCOPIA INVESTMENT CLUB: 1st Thursday. For those with an interest in the stockmarket & meets 10am-12noon in Sudbury. For information Tel: Chairman 01787 312731FOXEARTH & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: Meets 2nd Tuesday at Foxearth Village Hall. 8pm. Friends and visitors welcome £1. For further information Tel: 01787 311913GAINSBOROUGH PROBUS CLUB: Meet for lunch, with occasional speakers on 3rd Wednesday at the Masonic Hall 12.30-1pm. Just come along and give us a try.GLEMSFORD GARDENING CLUB: 4th Thursday from September to May at Glemsford Social Club 7.30pm start. Tel: 01787 282899GLEMSFORD LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY: 2nd Thursday, Glemsford Social Club. Visitors £2 per visit. New members welcome.GLEMSFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB: Mondays fortnightly, 7.30pm at Glemsford Social Club, Hunts Hill, Glemsford. All welcome, from beginners to experienced photographers. Practical evenings, trips out and guest speakers. Tel: Tony Mitchel, Hunts Hill Stores 07885 163665GLEMSFORD W.I: 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm and 4th Wednesday 2pm at The Old School Hall, Glemsford. Interesting programme plus activities and outings. New members are welcome. Tel: 01787 280573GREAT CORNARD & SUDBURY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SUPPORT GROUP (PART OF THE BURY ST EDMUNDS BRANCH): 2nd Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. A small friendly group. Carers, friends & partners welcome. More information Tel: 01787 881490 Email: bushell372@btinternet.comGT CORNARD W.I: 1st Tuesday at The Stevenson Centre, 7.30pm. Interesting speakers, events and friendly company. A warm welcome awaits new members of all ages. > 13

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SUDBURY ON SHOWSaturday 2nd February

Town Hall and St Peter’s 9.30am - 3pm

Find out what goes on in Sudbury Over 100 clubs & societies exhibiting

FREE ENTRY REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

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GREAT WALDINGFIELD W.I: First Wednesday every month at 2pm in the Village Hall. Varied speakers and events. New members always welcome.LAVENHAM OVER 60s FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Alternate Tuesdays at 2.30pm in Lavenham Royal British Legion club. Speaker/entertainer followed by refreshments and a raffle. We also have 3 coach outings, a Christmas lunch and a garden party. Open to residents of Lavenham and local villages. If you are 60 or working towards it come and join us. For further information ring Carl or Connie Dores on 01787 248051LONG MELFORD W.I: Meet on 2nd Thursdays (apart from Jan & August) at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Interesting speakers and good company plus outings and wider opportunities across West Suffolk. Tel: 01787 880863LONG MELFORD LADIES: Meet at 8pm on the 2nd Tuesday (except August) in the Library, alongside the URC Hall. A friendly informal group with speakers and occasional social evenings.MONKS ELEIGH BYGONE COLLECTORS CLUB: 1st Friday 8pm at the Royal British Legion, Cordell Rd, Long Melford. All welcome. You do not have to collect anything to be a member. Variety of activities arranged. Tel: Paul 01787 372478NATIONAL WOMEN’S REGISTER (N.W.R.) LONG MELFORD & DISTRICT meet fortnightly on alternate Tuesday and Wednesday evenings with a Book Group meeting (Mondays) every 6 weeks. Varied programme. New members welcome. Tel: 01206 262163 STOUR VALLEY / SUDBURY GROUP meet fortnightly on Mondays for both stimulating and fun discussions and a programme of interesting outings / garden visits and occasional speakers. For more information call 01787 376578. www.nwr.orgPARKINSON’S UK SUDBURY BRANCH The Last Wednesday 2-4pm at The Stevenson Centre, Great Cornard. Family & friends welcome. Transport can be arranged. Tel: 01787 247121PROBUS CLUB OF SUDBURY: Lunch on the last Tuesday (except December) 12.30 for 1pm at The Masonic Hall. Coffee Morning 2nd Tuesday 11am-12noon at The Mill Hotel. Tel: 01787 372546ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WOMEN’S SECTION LAVENHAM BRANCH: 3rd Monday at RBL Club Room, Lavenham 7.45pm (except August). Tel: 01787 247484LONG MELFORD BRANCH: 4th Thursday at R.B.L Club, Cordell Rd, Long Melford at 2.30pm. Speakers, demonstrations & refreshments. Tel: Mrs M McGovern 01787 377855ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at the Delphi Club, Sudbury 8pm. All welcome who served under the “White Ensign.” SUDBURY ASSOCIATION OF MINATURISTS: Which covers the making of minatures for Doll Houses and various related projects. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday at the village hall Little Waldingfield at 7.30pm. For info Tel: Anne Worton 01787 371758SUDBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business Briefing Lunch, 2nd Wednesday. Speakers talk about subjects of interest to the local business community. To book Tel: 01787 880404SUDBURY DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY: Third Tuesday mornings at Quay Theatre for lectures on broad range of topics connected with the decorative and fine arts. In addition, there is a programme of special interest lectures & day trips. New members welcome. Tel: 01449 736496 for information.SUDBURY FLOWER CLUB: 2nd Thursday, 7pm at The Stevenson Centre, Gt Cornard. Tel Brenda Graham 01787 370032. Email: brendagraham@hotmail.com

SUDBURY GAINSBOROUGH W.I: 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm at St Gregory’s Church Hall, Prince St, Sudbury. Interesting speakers plus activities and outings, friendly company, visitors welcome. Tel: 01787 370438SUDBURY HISTORY SOCIETY: 2nd Wednesday at the Scouts Hall, Quay Lane 10am-12noon. An outing to places of historic and cultural interest takes place on the last Friday of each month. Tel: 01787 313415SUDBURY LADIES PROBUS CLUB: For retired or semi retired professional ladies. Meets for alternate monthly coffee with speakers or lunches at different venues. New members welcome. Tel: Secretary Shirley Roberts 01787 372546SUDBURY RADIO AMATEURS: Normally 2nd Wednesday at Wells Hall Old School, Gt Cornard 7.45pm. All welcome with an interest in Amateur radio, licensed or unlicensed. For information Tel: Bryan Panton G1TWY, 01787 247893 / Mark 01787 277963SUDBURY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION: 2nd Tuesday 7.30pm at Northcroft Social Club. Everyone welcome. Tel: 01787 374277 www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/sudburySUDBURY SOCIETY: Encourages good planning and architecture in new buildings and the conservation and renovation of old ones. Whilst protecting, developing and improving features of historic or public interest in Sudbury. Last Friday in the month October - April 7.30pm. Friars Hall, School St, Sudbury. Visitors’ admission £3. Summer outings. Winter guest speakers. Membership: 01787 376815SUDBURY WINE & BEER CIRCLE: 3rd Monday 8pm at The River Stour Trust Visitor Centre, Dove Meadow, Gt Cornard. General interest social club with a variety of speakers and outings. New members welcome. Tel: Secretary Vera Martin 01787 210837

SUDBURY WIRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) Networking meeting for women who either own their own business or thinking about starting. Third Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm Contact Jacky 01787 466002 / 0787 527 3206

SUFFOLK FAMILY CARERS, SUDBURY CARERS GROUP: 2nd Tuesday 2-3.30pm. Family carers interested in attending please contact Alison Hopkins. Tel: 01284 757772 for details.

THE 95 CLUB (FOR TODAY’S WOMEN): 2nd & 4th Thursday at Hill Lodge Hotel, Newton Rd, Sudbury 7.30pm. Friendly club, new members welcome, no age limit, interesting speakers, social events. For further information Tel: Lesley 01787 374944

THE NEW HOPE CLUB: For stroke survivors and their carers. 1st Wednesday at St John’s Methodist Church Hall, Sudbury. 7-9pm. We welcome new members. Tel: Joan Gilbertson 01787 311623

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION: Every two months in the Friends Meeting House, Sudbury. For details Tel: 01787 375503

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE: Last Wednesday, Delphi Sports & Social Club, Sudbury. General meeting of each month 10am. Offering wide-ranging opportunities for education and leisure activities for retired people. Tel: Membership secretary 01787 371842

SUDBURY VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE: (VIP’s), (part of the WSVAB) 1st Wednesday, an Outing. 2nd Wednesday a Coffee Morning at The Christopher Centre, 10am-12noon. Last Wednesday, Afternoon Tea & chat (sometimes a speaker or entertainment) at St Johns Methodist Church Contact Mrs Carole White, Events Organiser, 01787 828203 > 14

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SUDBURY RAMBLERS: For dates and walk details go to www.sudburyramblers.org.ukTHE CASTLE HEDINGHAM JAZZ CLUB: Meet at the Bell Inn on the last Sunday of the month from 12.45 to 3.15pm The resident band is “Les Handscombe’s Tailgate Jazz Band”. Admission FREE, families welcome.THE ODDFELLOWS FRIENDLY SOCIETY: 2nd Wednesday at Lavenham Village Hall from 7.30pm. All welcome. Variety of events, speakers trips etc. Ring Louise for more information 01787 249888www.glemsford-matters.info: For information regarding the clubs, societies and events taking place in Glemsford.DELPHI OUTDOOR BOWLS CLUB: Friendly but still like to win. Contact Ken Heselden 01787 379463DEDHAM VALE AONB & STOUR VALLEY PROJECT The Stour Valley Volunteers: regularly undertake practical conservation work. If you would like to work outdoors in the beautiful Stour Valley, help your local environment and meet some new people, then why not join them? More information tel: 01473 264263 www.dedhamvalestourvalley.orgTHE RIVER STOUR TRUST (RST) The River Stour Trust is a registered charity, led by volunteers who are dedicated to the restoration and conservation of the River Stour Navigation for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. We are always pleased to hear from willing volunteers to help crew our boats, run our tea room, assist at our events, etc. If you would like to help or for more information, please contact Catherine in the office. Tel: 01787 313199 or email: administrator@riverstourtrust.org www.riverstourtrust.org

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JIGSAW EXCHANGEThe Christopher Centre, Sudbury Bring your old jigsaw and exchange it for another one. Complete jigsaws only please, NO pieces missing. You pay 25p for up to 1000 pieces and 40p for 1000 & over. Any profit will go to the Christopher Centre. Tel: 01787 313914

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONCan we help you or your dependants? You qualify after serving 7 days in the armed forces. Debt advice, disability aids, electric scooters & minor repairs around the house. The list is endless, just pick up the telephone and contact us on 01284 725833. Local people will come and talk to you and help you.

BRITISH RED CROSS MEDICAL LOAN SERVICE - Sudbury CentreGreat Cornard community drop-in 17 Poplar Rd, Gt Cornard. Tel: 01787 882013 Open: Mon, Wed, Fri. 9.30am-11.30am Short-term loan service for items such as wheel-chairs, walking frames, commodes, back rests, bed cradles, bath seats and toilet raisers. It is intended to be a back-up service to those offered by health authorities and local services. When the equipment is returned, a donation is expected to help maintain the service.

RETIRED MEMBERS ASSOCIATION: For ex Lucas CAV, Delphi employees. Meet 2nd Tuesday in the month at St Gregorys Church Hall, Princes Street Sudbury 9.45am-12 noon. Interesting speakers, social evenings, shows, holidays. For information Tel: Ron Bowman 01787 372335

SEQUENCE DANCE CLASSES: Every Wednesday 7.30-9.30pm at the Memorial Hall, Castle Hedingham. £2. All welcome. Partner not essential. Tel: 07939 174854

LAVENHAM VILLAGE HALLWeekly and monthly activities at the hall include: Youth Club, Zumba, Spinners, Weavers & Dyers, Carpet Bowls, Table Tennis, Taoist Tai Chi, Gardening Club, Badminton, Flix In The Stix, Keep Fit 50+, Pilates, Oddfellows, Parish Surgery & Coffee Morning, Slimming World, Financial Planning Drop In Surgery, Yoga, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts, Lavenham Farmers’ Market, Lavenham Art Society, Scottish Dancing.

GAINSBOROUGH’S HOUSE Gainsborough St, Sudbury. www.gainsborough.org Tel: 01787 372958. Gainsborough’s House is the birthplace museum of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), one of the greatest painters in the history of British art. More of his paintings, drawings and prints are on display here at any one time than anywhere else in the world. Open: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Closed: Sundays, Good Friday and from December 24th to 2nd January. The visitor entrance to the museum is on Weavers Lane and leads into the Gift Shop and Coffee Shop.

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